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Ecstacy 106
Tune: Dr. Thomas W. Carter, 1844
Alto: Wilson Marion Cooper, 1902
Lyrics: John Leland, 1793
Meter: 7s,6s Double (7,6,7,6,7,6,7,6)
O, when shall I see Jesus,
And reign with Him above?
And from the flowing fountain,
Drink ever lasting love?
When shall I be delivered
From this vain world of sin?
And with my blessed Jesus,
Drink endless pleasures in.
Chorus:
O! had I wings
I would fly away and be at rest,
And I’d praise God in His bright abode.
But now I am a soldier,
My Captain’s gone before;
He’s given me my orders,
And bids me ne’er give o’er;
His promises are faithful—
A righteous crown He’ll give,
And all His valiant soldiers
Eternally shall live.
(Chorus)
Through grace I feel determined
To conquer, though I die,
And then away to Jesus
On wings of love I’ll fly:
Farewell to sin and sorrow
I bid them both adieu!
And oh, my friends, prove faithful,
And on your way pursue.
(Chorus)
Whene’er you meet with troubles
And trials on your way,
Then cast your care on Jesus,
And don’t forget to pray.
Gird on the gospel armor
Of faith, and hope, and love,
And when the combat’s ended,
He’ll carry you above.
(Chorus)
O, do not be discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend;
And if you lack for knowledge
He’ll not refuse to lend.
Neither will He upbraid you,
Though often you request,
He’ll give you grace to conquer
And take you home to rest.
(Chorus)